The Aztecs also produced totopochtli, an ancient prototype of free-fat tortilla chips, by toasting tortillas on a comal (a flat griddle). This product had an increased shelf life and was carried as food by travelers or during wars (Orozco and Berra 1960, Barros and Buenrostro 2002). Table...
On January 29th, grab the queso or salsa and celebrate National Corn Chip Day. Recognized each year across the country, the day encourages corn chip lovers to whip up their favorite dips and toppings.
Organic tortilla chips from the healthfood store are not a good idea to eat on a regular basis either. While the corn used is nonGMO in an organic chip, a survey of the popular organic tortilla chip brands indicates that food manufacturers typically use oils (safflower,sunflower,canola) that...
Whether you serve this chipotle roasted chili corn salsa as an easy appetizer with salty tortilla chips, use it as a filling for burritos, spoon it over chicken or fish, or just eat it by the spoonful, it’s the perfect versatile condiment to have on hand in the refrigerator! If you ...
I also recently discovered the keto diet (it is a diet based on the reduction of carbohydrates, which pushes the body to produce ketones, which are the result of the metabolic breakdown of fats in the liver, to be used as energy). Everyone advised me to visit this course and I must sa...
This bean salad is a versatile dish that pairs well with various meals and cuisines. It can be enjoyed as a standalone salad beside a large bowl of tortilla chips, as a side dish with grilled steak or even as a filling for tacos or wraps. It can also be paired with grilled chicken,...
At first I just focused on gluten, thinking that corn should be easy. And, I’ll admit it, I “cheated” on gluten more than a few times in the early days. The day I decided I wanted a burrito in a flour tortilla, though, was the day I quit cheating. Many flour tortillas have ...